Ruth Bybee Thornley, 88, died May 14, 2012, at Spring Creek Assisted Living in Boise with her family at her side. Memorial services will be conducted at Alden Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho, at 3 p.m., Thursday
May 17, 2012.
Ruth was born in Downey, Idaho, on Aug. 25, 1923, to Guy Jefferson and Lareta Bennett Bybee. She graduated from Downey High School in 1942, then attended business school in Salt Lake City. Ruth married the love of her life, Dub, on Oct. 14, 1946. They lived in Aberdeen; owned the T&K Market, then moved to Pocatello in 1952. Their lives were filled with family, friends and horse activities. Ruth was always at Dub's side participating in the auxiliary associations related to the posse, chariot races, rodeos, all relating to Dub's horses and interests. Ruth also volunteered at Winnemucca Hospital Auxiliary and the community thrift store, and was honored for her hours of volunteer service. In 1969 Dub joined Simplot Soilbuilders which took them to Blackfoot, Idaho, and later to Winnemucca where they stayed until he retired. In 1987 they moved to Boise to be closer to family. Ruth and Dub enjoyed ballroom dancing and always eagerly traveled to family functions and sporting events.
Ruth is survived by her three children, Jolene Palmer (Boise,), Koret (Korri) Hall and her husband Arnie (Boise) and Dell Bert Thornley and his wife Cigdem (Germany). She has five grandchildren, Kathy Joe Davidson, (Bryan), Jacque Marlene Smrt, (Jim), and Arika Joelle Hall, Alex D Hall, (Mackenzie), Asli Pinar Thornley and twelve great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers Rex and Jack Bybee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dub, a son Randall, a great grandson Hayden Hall, sisters Donna Burton, Betty Austin and brothers Keith, Gene and Jay Bybee.
The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff and caregivers at Spring Creek Assisted Living and Idaho Home Health and Hospice for their compassion and loving care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Ruth's name to a charity of choice. Friends and family may call to visit with the family following the service at Koret & Arnie Hall's home at 7840 W Savannah Ct, Boise.
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